Termite Extermination
Monterey St George

Termite Extermination Monterey

Termites, also known as white ants, are a common sight around Australia. Once they infest a property, termites can rapidly create a lot of damage, making it important to call your dependable St George Monterey termite extermination provider.

Termite Removal & Prevention

There are a number of treatments possible and each has its benefits and limitations. Two main strategies are commonly used for termite management in Monterey; either the production of a white ant barrier between the house and the termites, or eradication of the termite colony with baiting. Contact us today for more info about the cost for termite management and treatment.

As a general rule, chemical remedies the most commonly used management strategy for white ant treatment in Monterey. However, there are several advantages to interception and baiting that should be considered as well.

It is vital to have the termite situation examined by a professional pest controller to assess the damage and suggest a suitable management plan.

If you think that your home or building is under threat from insect invasion, don’t panic. Give us a call and get the help of the most experienced termite extermination team covering the Monterey area. We can assist you to make an informed decision about this crucial service, and offer you a competitive price for treatment.

For more information on our services, call 0480 024 706.

Chemical Treatment Against Termites

Repellent Chemicals

Termites find these chemicals straighforward to detect and a strong deterrent, making them perfect for offering good protection to all treated areas. Unfotunately however, if areas are compromised at a later stage, or if access is an issue and not all areas are treated, white ants can identify the gaps and could sometimes gain access.

The frequently used repellent is Bifenthrin, which features a residual life of up to 5 years after application.

Non Repelling Chemicals

Repellent chemicals aren’t detectable by the termites. Since they don’t avoid the treated areas, they move through the chemical and die after coming into contact with it. They often also transfer the chemical on to other colony members they come into contact with, thus generating a compounding effect.

Because the termites can not identify these non repellent chemicals, they cannot tell treated from untreated areas, and are less likely to gain access via possible gaps.

Fipronil is a commonly used non repellent on the market, and has a residual lifetime of up to 8 years.

Baiting Systems For Termites

Above Ground Systems are used to eliminate termites from houses by positioning bait stations at the site of activity, so they begin to feed on the bait matrix as opposed to the timber they were consuming. Worker termites then feed the bait to other colony members and so a compounding effect is achieved.

In this way, the entire termite nest can be eliminated, even if you don’t know the actual location of the nest. The bait stations continue to be monitored and assessed, so that they can be added, rebaited and/or moved in response to the observed results.

In Ground Systems are used in a similar manner, however they are often installed around properties where there is currently no obvious activity, to assist in early detection of termites. These systems are particularly useful when the layout of a home makes it challenging to have effective perimeter barriers, because it is then possible to identify and forestall termites before they breach the perimeter.

Baiting System Benefits

Common Signs That You Have Termites

Typical signs that your property has a termite infestation:

What Destruction Can Termites Cause?

Termites can do lots of damage to the major structural elements of your structure. When significant enough, the infestation can make a building unsafe for habitation. Contact St George Termite Pest Control today, and arrange for one of our termite extermination experts to come and inspect your Monterey building.

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